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My doctor told me to start walking on healing broken tibia i believe this is weight bearing and if so is easier weight bearing and better walking a sign of healing?

Q: my doctor told me to start walking on healing broken tibia i believe this is weight bearing and if so is easier weight bearing and better walking a sign of healing?

: Yes it is. If fracture is well knit than pain is less and weight bearing actually will be beneficial in promoting continued healing.

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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Yes it is. If fracture is well knit than pain is less and weight bearing actually will be beneficial in promoting continued healing.

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Answered 7/18/2021

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A member asked:

My doctor told me to start walking on healing broken tibia i believe this is weight bearing and if so is easier weight bearing and better walking a sign of healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Ferranti and 2 doctors agreed

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